Commodities

Crude oil inventories in the United States decreased last week, according to data by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on Wednesday. A decline of 1.6 million barrels was seen in oil stockpiles last week to a total of 512.5 million barrels. Although the decline was less than expected, it …

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, August 19, due to fears that fuel demand in the United States may not recover as quickly as expected in light of the faltering talks on a stimulus package for the economy, overshadowing an exceeded expectations decline in US crude stocks. With investors keeping their …

According to the New York Mercantile Exchange, crude oil futures for September were traded at $42.70 a barrel, up 0.44%. It was previously traded higher at $42.76 a barrel. Crude oil may find support at $41.62 and resistance at $42.99. The dollar index, which measures the performance of the greenback …

According to the COMEX, gold futures were traded in December at $ 2001.50 per ounce, up 0.58%. It previously traded at a session low $ 1999.95 an ounce. Gold may find points of support at $ 1923.00 and resistance at $ 2024.60. The dollar index, which measures the performance of …

Oil prices showed a mixed performance on Tuesday, with the market anticipating the results of the OPEC+ summit, as well as the United States crude inventories data. Brent crude futures for October delivery added 0.2% and settled at $45.56 per barrel, while the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures for September …

Gold prices closed higher on Tuesday, maintaining its rising trend amid a decline by the U.S. Dollar. Gold futures for December delivery settled higher by $14.40 or 0.7% at $2,012.10 per ounce, restoring the $2,000 level. This comes after the yellow metal opened the week with its best daily gains …

Gold prices rose 1% to surpass the $ 2,000 mark on Tuesday, August 18, in light of the decline of the US currency to its lowest level in more than two years, and dealers ’focus on the minutes of the latest meeting of the US Federal Reserve scheduled for release …

Oil prices maintained most of last night’s gains, Tuesday, August 18, after the OPEC + group said that members had almost fully committed to the agreed production cuts to support prices amid a decline in fuel demand due to the Coronavirus pandemic. By 07:02 GMT, Brent crude was down 18 …

Oil prices closed higher on Monday, after showing a mixed performance due to geopolitical risks and rising concerns about demand recovery. The Brent crude futures for October delivery increased by 1.3% or 57 cents and settled at $45.37 per barrel. Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for September …

Gold prices increased on Monday, maintaining its renewed upward trend with the highest daily rise since April 22, supported by the rising demand on safe havens. Gold futures for December delivery closed higher by $48.90 or 2.5% at $1.998.70 per ounce. A mostly-negative performance by the U.S. Dollar helped the …